Cancer Screening Targets for Change

Finding cancer early is one of the most important ways to increase a person’s chance of survival. There is strong evidence that screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers is effective and can detect cancer at an early stage. The rates of mammography and Pap tests historically and currently are lower in Utah compared to national rates. Over the past 15 years, both mammography and Pap tests in Utah have been decreasing.

Increase the proportion of women who receive a cervical cancer screening based on the most recent USPSTF guidelines.

Current data: TBD

77.6%Baseline Based on women ages 21-65 that had a pap test in the past 3 years(2014 BRFSS)

83%Utah 2020 Target

Data Source: BRFSS

Increase the proportion of women who receive a breast cancer screening based on the most recent USPSTF guidelines

Current data: TBD

73.3%Baseline Based on women received screening in the past 2 years (2014 BRFSS)

76%Utah 2020 Target

Data Source: BRFSS

Increase the proportion of adults (aged 50-75) who receive a colorectal cancer screening based on the most recent USPSTF guidelines.

Recommend to a patient that he or she is due for a cancer screening test.

Establish an electronic and paper reminder system to notify providers to recommend screenings, and to patients to get screenings. Establish clinical staff roles for following up on screening referrals and appointments.

Workplace

Provide information to employees about the importance of routine cancer screenings.

Provide incentives for employees to get cancer screenings, including paid time off, monetary incentives, or incentives for workplace wellness programs.